Things To Do This Weekend - June 2 - 3

Color Play: Exploring the Art and Science of Color and Light A vibrant and interactive exhibit that invites children to play with colors through whole-body experiences, hands-on activities, and opportunities for fantasy play. The exhibit's centerpiece is the Color Playhouse with three artistically painted and specially lit rooms that show off color in amazing and dramatic ways. 
On display through June 17th, 2007. 
Admission: $8 - $10
The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford
Phone: (860) 231-2824 www.thechildrensmuseumct.org 

 

 

Connecticut Contemporary
The Wadsworth Atheneum's engagement with contemporary art is as old and as venerable as the institution itself. From the time of its opening in 1844, the museum has supported the work of emerging artists, and since then has become an integral component of the Atheneum's identity and collections. For this exhibition, the Wadsworth Atheneum invited eight Connecticut artists-Rachel Berwick, Ellen Carey, Barkley Hendricks, Eva Lee, Sol LeWitt, Jessica Stockholder, Peter Waite, and Pawel Wojtasik-to participate and for each to select another Connecticut artist for the exhibition, who in turn selected another, resulting in a group of 24. In all, the exhibition will reflect the vibrancy and diversity of talent in the state. 
Now through August 12th, 2007
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 Students, Free for children under 12.
For more information, please call -860-278-2670, ext. 3046.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT
www.wadsworthatheneum.org 

 

 

 

 

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Komen Connecticut
14th Annual event in Connecticut raising money to fight Breast Cancer will begin in Hartford's Bushnell Park.  The Komen Connecticut Race is part of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, and celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year.  The CT event has poured more than $5.5 million into organizations statewide and had donated $1.7 million to international research.  Yale and UCONN have additionally received Komen grants totaling $3.4 million.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
For more information on how you can become involved, call the Komen CT Race hotline:  (860) 728-5500.
www.komenct.org  or email: info@komenct.org.

 

Bridgeport Bluefish Baseball Home Games
Saturday, June 2, Bluefish vs. Camden Riversharks, 7:05 pm

Sunday, June 3, Bluefish vs. Camden Riversharks, 1:35 pm
Individual Tickets: $10 - $30
Ballpark at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport
Box Office: (203) 345-4800 www.bridgeportbluefish.com

 

Wildflower Safari
Crafts and other flower-related activities as we plant the seeds of knowledge about beautiful flora.
Sunday, June 3,2007, 12 pm - 3 pm
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Phone: (203) 394-6565  www.beardsleyzoo.org/

 

The 1st Annual MADD Connecticut Strides for Change Walk  Strides for Change is a noncompetitive 5K walk designed so that everyone can participate.  Walker donations will benefit MADD Connecticut and help fund their mission to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. To register a team, or to join an existing team of virtual walkers please visit the website.
Sunday, June 3,2007, 9 am at Bushnell Park, Hartford
Call (203) 234-6525  www.stridesforchange.com

Sunday Brunch Cruises on the Lady Katherine
Every Sunday at noon, Lady Kate launches her Sunday Brunch for your dining pleasure. Feast on a lavish, abundant buffet while cruising the picturesque Connecticut River. Strolling musicians will be playing your song. Click here for the menu.
Sunday, June 3, 2007, noon - 3 pm
Departs from Charter Oak Landing, Hartford, or Harbor Park Landing, Middletown.
Call (866) 867-4837 www.ladykatecruises.com 

 

Next Week - Open house day on June 9th and Hartford's Riverfront Plaza opens the Summer season with Mary Wilson of the Supremes... watch this space...